Passenger traffic through the airports of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to return to pre-2017 levels by the close of 2024, thanks to a significant boost in airlift to the territory. This projection was announced by Kurt Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, during a recent interview with 284 Media on Thursday. Menal … Continued
Sharon Flax-Brutus, former Director of the BVI Tourist Board, has expressed concerns about the territory’s tourism sector, calling for more intentional planning and marketing of the British Virgin Islands’ offerings. Flax-Brutus, drawing from her lifelong experience in the industry, criticized the current approach to tourism as being “more talk than action.” She highlighted issues at … Continued
MHV Resorts & Hotels has officially taken over operations of Quito’s Luxury Inn and Quito’s Gazebo Restaurant & Bar in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, effective October 1, 2024, following months of negotiations. In a recent press release, MHV Resorts and Hotels revealed that the property will be rebranded as The Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel, … Continued
Eighth District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn has raised concerns over the management and policies of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) during a recent House of Assembly sitting. Penn highlighted “questionable” activities at the Ports Authority, particularly regarding taxi operations and decision-making processes. The legislator expressed particular concern about the past operations of the Tortola Pier … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced plans to remove the existing visa requirement for Guyanese nationals travelling to the territory, marking a significant step toward strengthening ties between the two Caribbean nations. The announcement was made by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley during a press conference on Monday, September 30. Premier Wheatley … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is set to officially announce the removal of the existing visa requirement for Guyanese nationals travelling to the territory, marking a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Guyana. The announcement will be made during a press conference scheduled for Monday, September 30, … Continued
The Tourist Board Amendment Bill was recently laid in the House of Assembly. It is among a slew of bills that was introduced ahead of the most recent COI deadline, designed to strengthen governance of statutory boards. Among other provisions, the proposed law outlines procedures for appointing and removing statutory board members. Mover of the … Continued
Concerns over the BVI’s tourism product and the need for more holistic investments in the sector were raised by Hon. Julien Fraser, Member for the Third District, during a recent session of the House of Assembly. While acknowledging the Territory’s natural assets of “Sand, Sea and Air” as appealing to visitors, Fraser questioned whether this … Continued
The territory is setting its sights on further enhancing air travel connections, following a high-level meeting between government officials and Winair’s Chief Executive Officer Hans van de Velde. Minister for Works, Honorable Kye Rymer, revealed in a recent interview that the courtesy visit was prompted by Winair’s growing interest in the BVI market. The talks … Continued
Naomi Onwufuju, the British Virgin Islands’ representative who held the title of CTO’s Junior Minister for Tourism 2023, recently presented her year-in-review to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) as her tenure came to a close. In her presentation, Onwufuju highlighted the valuable experiences and insights she gained during her year-long role. She emphasized how the … Continued
